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Post by rubl on Oct 3, 2020 10:05:51 GMT 7
A case of "Read me lips"? 1200 long-stay travelers? From China" The sort of high-quality tourists which is to be preferred above dirty backpackers? "Shaking off delay, tourism ministry promises tourists this month Despite a delay in the first batch of tourists under the special tourist visa (STV), the Tourism and Sports Ministry vows to bring in 1,200 long-stay travellers in October. "The first two groups from China had a prospective schedule of Oct 8, but as we need to settle some entry processes, those itineraries have to be rescheduled to another date in October," said Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn." www.bangkokpost.com/business/1995839/shaking-off-delay-tourism-ministry-promises-tourists-this-month |
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Post by AyG on Oct 3, 2020 10:52:31 GMT 7
Didn't I read somewhere that in fact the first group isn't a group of tourists, but a party of Chinese businessmen led by Dhanin Chearavanont (Thailand's second richest man, CP Group)? Flying to Phuket, was it, to sort out some business deals? Not exactly tourists, high quality or otherwise.
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Post by Mosha on Oct 3, 2020 20:46:26 GMT 7
You can google Chinese paid holidays. They won't be back anytime soon.
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Post by rubl on Oct 13, 2020 11:52:10 GMT 7
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Post by chiangmai on Oct 13, 2020 12:26:47 GMT 7
Why not just have tourists handcuffed to chaperones at the airport and do the transactions up front, they could set up a gold fish bowl in Arrivals, "take your pick of whom you want to spend your holiday with". This would all be for a fee of course hence the, ahem, industry would have to be nationalized. I imagine that approach would help the country with its standing as a medical hub also, I'm thinking hand reattachment would be popular after a while.
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Post by AyG on Oct 13, 2020 12:57:04 GMT 7
Why not just have tourists handcuffed to chaperones at the airport I think the Thai authorities would prefer a simpler solution: at the airport empty your wallets and your bank accounts , then <duck> off back to your own country. |
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Post by rubl on Oct 13, 2020 13:21:22 GMT 7
Why not just have tourists handcuffed to chaperones at the airport and do the transactions up front, they could set up a gold fish bowl in Arrivals, "take your pick of whom you want to spend your holiday with". This would all be for a fee of course hence the, ahem, industry would have to be nationalized. I imagine that approach would help the country with its standing as a medical hub also, I'm thinking hand reattachment would be popular after a while. I have a bright idea, setup a chaperone matching service. With a scientific approach, including astrology and Crystal Ball gazing, palm reading and a few more as such. All to ensure a perfect match, customer satisfaction [sic] and happiness in the Land of Smiles. I just need some financial support to set this up. Please donate at my fundme page #fornumberone  |
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Post by rubl on Oct 22, 2020 10:31:14 GMT 7
Remember when going on holiday was just plain fun? "Foreign visitors hit with more obstacles Russian and European tourists started booking rooms at Alternative State Local Quarantine (ASLQ) hotels in Pattaya of Chon Buri province, but were then blocked from organising flights to the kingdom after Thai Consulate-Generals said they were only allowed to quarantine in Bangkok and its surrounding areas. Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, president of the Chon Buri Tourism Council, told media on Wednesday that the ASLQ hotels in Chon Buri had passed health standards, adding that Russian and European guests had already booked their rooms. According to the consulates, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has blocked ASLQs altogether, so the large number of foreign tourists who booked the hotels in Pattaya to quarantine for 14 days and stay, failed, he said." www.bangkokpost.com/business/2006035/foreign-visitors-hit-with-more-obstacles |
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Post by smokie36 on Oct 24, 2020 14:20:16 GMT 7
I wouldn't even know how to apply for one of these visas...and then of course all of the tests etc and when to book the ASQ and what to do if its full and then the flights jeez....no wonder they are struggling to fill the planes!
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Post by smokie36 on Oct 24, 2020 14:21:21 GMT 7
Actually I think having to fly THAI even in biz class is a deal breaker for many.
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Post by rubl on Oct 26, 2020 20:36:50 GMT 7
Remember reading about those 'quarantine hotels' for foreign visitors? "CORONAVIRUS FOUND ON FITNESS GEAR IN QUARANTINE HOTEL Thai health authorities Sunday said COVID-19 virus was found on the surface of fitness equipment in a hotel gym where an infected patient was quarantined. “However, rest assured, health officials had conducted swab tests on 67 people in the hotel and all were cleared of infection,” said Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health." www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2020/10/26/coronavirus-found-on-fitness-gear-in-quarantine-hotel/ |
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Post by rubl on Oct 27, 2020 12:46:43 GMT 7
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Post by smokie36 on Oct 28, 2020 13:48:53 GMT 7
Remember reading about those 'quarantine hotels' for foreign visitors? "CORONAVIRUS FOUND ON FITNESS GEAR IN QUARANTINE HOTEL Thai health authorities Sunday said COVID-19 virus was found on the surface of fitness equipment in a hotel gym where an infected patient was quarantined. “However, rest assured, health officials had conducted swab tests on 67 people in the hotel and all were cleared of infection,” said Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health." www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2020/10/26/coronavirus-found-on-fitness-gear-in-quarantine-hotel/I'd be safe enough  ......"Room Service!!!" |
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Post by AyG on Oct 28, 2020 13:57:52 GMT 7
Remember reading about those 'quarantine hotels' for foreign visitors? "CORONAVIRUS FOUND ON FITNESS GEAR IN QUARANTINE HOTEL Thai health authorities Sunday said COVID-19 virus was found on the surface of fitness equipment in a hotel gym where an infected patient was quarantined. “However, rest assured, health officials had conducted swab tests on 67 people in the hotel and all were cleared of infection,” said Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health." www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2020/10/26/coronavirus-found-on-fitness-gear-in-quarantine-hotel/I'd be safe enough ......"Room Service!!!" You think that Room Service doesn't spread the virus? And it turns out that the French woman never went to the hotel gym, so the virus got there from somewhere else - perhaps one of the room service staff? |
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Post by smokie36 on Oct 28, 2020 17:13:04 GMT 7
I'd be safe enough ......"Room Service!!!" You think that Room Service doesn't spread the virus? And it turns out that the French woman never went to the hotel gym, so the virus got there from somewhere else - perhaps one of the room service staff? Test the staff!! Lock them up!!! |
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